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Cory Rummell in Bailey Circuit

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Cory Rummell

2026 Truck

Bailey Circuit

2026 Tour

Stadium West

Hometown

North Jackson, OH

Birthday

March 15

Began Competing

2014

Residence

Columbus, MI

Cory Rummell literally built his way into Monster Jam, physically assembling his first Monster Jam monster trucks together from scratch. Working as a crew member for Team Scream, the native of North Jackson, Ohio, got his chance to drive in his native state by debuting in Columbus in 2014. Rummell finally broke through into Monster Jam World Finals by winning the Double Down Showdown. In addition to his driving, Rummell was the 2019 Technician of the Year.

career highlights

  • 2018 Double Down Showdown Champion
  • 2019 Extreme Air of the Year
  • 2019 Technician of the Year
  • 2022 Breakout Driver of the Year

about

  • What are some of your interests/hobbies/favorite pastimes?
    Being on my boat or anything in the water; also building stuff in my garage
  • Who are your role models?
    Myself, 10 years from now
  • Do you have any ‘pre-show’ rituals you run through?
    Just try to relax and keep my head clear
  • What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you?
    I am a machinist and metal fabricator and love to build projects
  • What is your favorite memory on or off the racetrack?
    So far winning the Monster Jam World Finals Double Down Showdown in 2018, the last year we competed in Las Vegas
  • What is your most prized possession?
    For now, I would say my custom-made rat rod, but new projects are always in the plans

life on the road

  • What is the best and worst thing about being on the road every weekend with Monster Jam?
    The best is to see all the amazing cities and countries around the world. The worst is sometimes you have to miss holidays and family events on weekends we are racing.
  • While on the road, what is your favorite thing to do during your free time?
    Try to get out and go see local attractions in all the cities
  • How do you keep fit?
    Eating healthy foods and always be doing something and not just sitting around
  • What item(s) can you not live without while traveling on the road with Monster Jam?
    My cell phone to take pictures of all the different cities and places I go
  • What is your favorite city to travel to? Why?
    I don’t really have a favorite city because there is so many good ones!
  • What countries have you visited with Monster Jam?
    United States and Canada as of now, but I hope to go to a lot more

career

  • How did you get started competing in Monster Jam?
    I built my own mud truck, and that’s how I got recognized.  Then teams offered me multiple driving positions until I landed in one for Monster Jam.
  • What is your favorite part about competing in Monster Jam?
    Being able to perform in front of 50k plus screaming fans is a feeling that can’t be beat!
  • How would you describe your driving style?
    Technical but wild
  • What advice would you give to kids who want to become a Monster Jam driver?
    Keep aiming towards your dream because anything can happen when you least expect it.
  • What is your greatest memory as a Monster Jam driver?
    The list is far too long to type but meeting so many different people from around the world is an incredible feeling.
  • Who in Monster Jam do you look up to for inspiration?
    All the old school top drivers

fun facts

  • What’s your favorite movie?
    Law Abiding Citizen
  • What’s your favorite television show?
    MacGyver
  • What’s your favorite color?
    Neon green
  • What’s your favorite thing to eat?
    Chicken parm
  • What’s your favorite restaurant on the road?
    Olive Garden
  • How would your friends and family describe you?
    Little crazy for doing what we do

2026 STADIUM SERIES EAST

Champion: Tristan England

Tristan England in JCB DIGatron

POINTS THROUGH May 2, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Tristan England / Brandon Arthur /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 550
behind -0
Position 2
name Camden Murphy /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 475
behind -75
Position 3
name Chris Koehler /
truck Mayhem /
points 438
behind -112
Position 4
name Adam Anderson /
truck Grave Digger /
points 436
behind -114
Position 5
name Colt Stephens /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 417
behind -133
Position 6
name Jamie Sullivan /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 392
behind -158
Position 7
name Mike Pagliarulo /
truck Excaliber /
points 378
behind -172
Position 8
name Cynthia Gauthier /
truck Lucas Stabilizer /
points 375
behind -175
Position 9
name Jim Koehler /
truck Avenger /
points 300
behind -250
Position 10
name Joe Foley /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 292
behind -258
Position 11
name Kevin Crocker /
truck Megalodon /
points 253
behind -297
Position 12
name Matt Pagliarulo /
truck Jester /
points 180
behind -370

2026 STADIUM SERIES WEST

Champion: Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson in Son-uva Digger

POINTS THROUGH May 9, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Ryan Anderson /
truck Son-uva Digger /
points 550
behind -0
Position 2
name Tyler Menninga /
truck Grave Digger /
points 538
behind -12
Position 3
name Bari Musawwir /
truck Zombie /
points 466
behind -84
Position 4
name Bryce Kenny /
truck Tech Deck Wreck Deck /
points 460
behind -90
Position 5
name Dalton Widner /
truck Shell Shock’ed /
points 451
behind -99
Position 6
name Zack Garner /
truck Wild Side / Rod Ryan Show /
points 449
behind -101
Position 7
name Cory Rummell /
truck Bailey Circuit /
points 401
behind -149
Position 8
name John Gordon / Deidra Garner /
truck Megalodon /
points 343
behind -207
Position 9
name Mike Christensen /
truck Vendetta /
points 328
behind -222
Position 10
name Cole Venard /
truck Black Pearl /
points 279
behind -271
Position 11
name Jamey Garner /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 254
behind -296
Position 12
name Kayla Blood /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 252
behind -298

2026 ARENA SERIES WEST

Champion: Armando Castro

Armando Castro in El Toro Loco

POINTS THROUGH May 3, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Armando Castro / Matt Dummer /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1129
behind -0
Position 2
name Ryan Vargas / Geneva Keller /
truck Monster Mutt Dalmatian /
points 1027
behind -102
Position 3
name Matt Cody / Charlie Pauken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 969
behind -160
Position 4
name Tim Hall Jr /
truck Jurassic Attack /
points 921
behind -208
Position 5
name Alex Bardin /
truck Earth Shaker /
points 775
behind -354
Position 6
name Carson Williams /
truck ThunderROARus /
points 674
behind -455
Position 7
name Ashley Sanford / Matt Dummer / Angelina Nock /
truck Megalodon /
points 584
behind -545
Position 8
name Cliff Turner /
truck Velociraptor /
points 441
behind -688

2026 ARENA SERIES EAST

Champion: Jon Zimmer Jr

Jon Zimmer Jr. in Terminal Velocity

POINTS THROUGH May 10, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Jon Zimmer Jr /
truck Terminal Velocity /
points 831
behind -0
Position 2
name MJ Solorio /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 696
behind -135
Position 3
name Triton Robbins /
truck Krazy Train /
points 627
behind -204
Position 4
name Coty Saucier /
truck Dragon /
points 620
behind -211
Position 5
name Krysten Anderson / Brandon Arthur /
truck Grave Digger /
points 549
behind -282
Position 6
name Montana Robbins /
truck Plane Krazy /
points 540
behind -291
Position 7
name Jon Zimmer /
truck Megalodon /
points 523
behind -308
Position 8
name Loghan Ashline /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 353
behind -478

2026 FREESTYLE MANIA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Team Grave Digger: Weston Anderson & Noah Bakken

POINTS THROUGH April 19, 2026

Position
Name
Truck
Points
Behind
Position 1
name Weston Anderson/Noah Bakken /
truck Grave Digger /
points 1699
behind -0
Position 2
name Tony Ochs/TJ Tiffany/Josh Headford /
truck JCB DIGatron /
points 1534
behind -165
Position 3
name Fernando Martinez/AJ Rozboril /
truck El Toro Loco /
points 1424
behind -275
Position 4
name Chuckie Pauken/Drew Slaugh /
truck Classroom Crusher /
points 1257
behind -442
Position 5
name Mikayla Tulachka/Scott Murray /
truck Megalodon /
points 1216
behind -483
Position 6
name Brianna Mahon/Chelsea VanCleave/Gregg Duffy /
truck Bailey Circuit /
points 1206
behind -493
Position 7
name Kylie Kent/Cam Sepulveda /
truck Sparkle Smash /
points 1018
behind -681
Position 8
name Brandan Tulachka/Chandler Haider /
truck Zombie /
points 1017
behind -682